School Officer - Enrolments & Administration - Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date September 23, 2024
LocationCharters Towers QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced enrolments and administrative professional. This is a permanent, Term- time position completing 35 hours per week.The role will commence as soon as practicable. 

The permanent, term time (45 week) position consists of 35 hours per week during the school term, plus an additional 5 weeks, 1 week prior to Term 1 commencing an additional week at the completion of Term 4 and 1 week during each school holiday period.

The role of School Officer – Enrolments & Administration works in collaboration with the other Administration staff to support the effective coordination of the school office. As an initial point of contact, it is integral, the School Officer – Enrolments & Administration presents a professional image and creates a welcoming, warm and positive impression whether via phone, email or in person.

The School Officer – Enrolments & Administration will be required to undertake a broad range of administrative tasks to support the school community and will offer diversity within the scope of work being undertaken. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Support the delivery of tasks associated with community participation and school functions
  • Provide administrative support that meets the day to day requirements of the school
  • Monitor and update the school website, social media accounts and digital publications
  • Support the delivery of operational tasks associated with reception and administration
  • Provide support in parent/student reception when required
  • Assist with financial and banking duties as requested
  • Administer First Aid where necessary

About you

  • Previous experience in an administrative and/or marketing function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative support
  • Knowledge of records management systems
  • Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly developed computer literacy with the ability to operate a variety of platforms 
  • Organisational planning and coordination skills including the ability to manage demanding or competing deadlines
  • Enthusiastic and energetic with a proactive attitude
  • Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes
  • Willingness to learn and develop in a supported environment

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.